Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre S Delightful Double

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The Centre wins two accolades at the EdgeProp Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Awards 2019The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) has won the ‘Editor’s Choice Award: Exemplary Convention Centre’ and the Gold Award in the ‘Above 10 Years: Specialised Category’ at the EdgeProp Malaysia’s Best Managed Property Awards 2019.



Speaking on the success at the EdgeProp Awards Ceremony, which was officiated by YB Puan Hajah Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister of Housing and Local Government, the Centre’s General Manager, Alan Pryor, shared, “We are absolutely delighted to receive these prestigious accolades and are honoured to be amongst such esteemed finalists and industry leaders. We are excited to have been recognised as a leading example of best practice in property management as we feel it reflects our commitment to excellence. These awards are also testament to the commitment, professionalism and dedication of our highly knowledgeable and experienced team members.”


According to Datuk Hashim Wahir, Chief Executive Officer, KLCC Property Holdings Berhad, the Centre’s owner, “The receipt of these awards further enhances the Centre’s national and international standing. It is testament to our steadfast commitment to world class standards at the Centre and in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct more generally. The Centre has lived up to all the hopes we had for it prior to its opening and we continue to see it playing a key role in the heart of the city centre.”


He concluded, “We would like to thank AEG Ogden for their role in the management of the Centre, as well as Alan and his entire team who work tirelessly to maintain a fantastic venue that all Malaysians can be proud of.”


Pryor also congratulated EdgeProp for their initiative in running these awards which play a unique role in raising the bar on Malaysian property management practices by benchmarking them against the best in class.


EdgeProp Editor’s Choice Awards recipients are selected by editors at EdgeProp.my. This award recognises excellence in a project, building or company that is committed to top quality property management practice. While the Above 10 Years: Specialised Category Award recognises real estate that is managed with excellence.


For all the latest news and information on the Centre, visit www.klccconventioncentre.com.

ABOUT THE KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTREThe Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is a component of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). The Centre is owned by Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Sdn Bhd and proudly managed by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and AEG Ogden.
A winner of numerous awards, this world-class facility is wholly-owned by Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Sdn Bhd which in turn, is owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS).
The Centre is an AIPC (International Association of Congress Centres) Gold Standard venue and is ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, EarthCheck Silver and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certified. The venue also actively participates in AEG 1EARTH, AEG’s industry-leading corporate sustainability programme to reduce environmental impact and drive business value.
Comprising two auditoria (seating close to 3,000 and 500 respectively), 12,310 sqm of Exhibition Halls including a 2,600 sqm standalone marquee, a Grand Ballroom which seats 2,000 diners, a Banquet Hall for 500, a Conference Hall for 1,800 and 23 other meeting rooms, the Centre provides 22,659 sqm of function space in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
With its expansion underway and due for completion in 2019, the Centre will add an additional 11,000 sqm of flexible and multi-purpose space that enables the venue to comfortably accommodate larger exhibitions and international association meetings, as well as concurrent events.

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